Long Beach to New York (LGB–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 7h 2m UAWN → AFB6DL Denver (DEN) to New York flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 3m HNWWN → AAATAY Phoenix (PHX) to New York flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 8m WN → AAAFAT Las Vegas (LAS) to New York flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 26m AFDLKE → AFAMB6 Salt Lake City (SLC) to New York flights
BNA Nashville 7h 31m WN → AAB6DL Nashville (BNA) to New York flights
AUS Austin 7h 41m WN → AAAFAM Austin (AUS) to New York flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 28m UA → AAAFAM San Francisco (SFO) to New York flights
SMF Sacramento 9h 40m WN → B6 Sacramento (SMF) to New York flights
RNO Reno 19h 26m WN → B6 Reno (RNO) to New York flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 21h 7m ASWN → ASDLSK Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to New York flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Long Beach to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between LGB and JFK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LGB to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
DEN ~7h 2m PHX ~7h 3m PHL ~7h 6m BWI ~7h 7m LAS ~7h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
671
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LGB → JFK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
90%
Return
JFK → LGB
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGB delays → JFK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New York from Long Beach

Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Metric LGB→JFK LAX→JFK SNA→JFK
Distance from LGB – 17 mi 19 mi
Nonstop airlines – 39 3
Weekly flights – 818 18
Departure OTP 100% – –
Los Angeles (LAX) to New York flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to New York flights · Burbank (BUR) to New York flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGB with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
New York is 3 hours ahead of Long Beach.
LGB: PDT · JFK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Long Beach, it's 9:00 PM in New York.
Getting from JFK

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.

Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LGB–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Long Beach to New York route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGB
Full nameLong Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
Destination: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGB to JFK flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid.
New York is 3 hours ahead of Long Beach.
Yes, return flights from JFK to LGB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, SNA and BUR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Santa Ana (SNA) and Burbank (BUR).